Is Fort Worth or New Baltimore Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Baltimore is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 94/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 443 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 86% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New Baltimore has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 83.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | New Baltimore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 443.1 | +2,715.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 41.8 | +416.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 25.1 | +30.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 0.0 | +72.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 16.7 | +306.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 401.3 | +2,298.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 16.7 | +327.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 351.1 | +1,490.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 33.4 | +480.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or New Baltimore safer?
New Baltimore is safer with a total crime rate of 443 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 86% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while New Baltimore has 41.8. New Baltimore has lower violent crime.
About Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, a city where the West begins, boasts a rich cattle drive history evident in the Stockyards National Historic District. Located in North Central Texas, it's a populous city within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 997,476, Fort Worth has a total crime rate of 3,158.5 per 100,000 residents.
About New Baltimore, MI
New Baltimore, Michigan, a city incorporated in 1867, sits along Anchor Bay of Lake St. Clair. This small community in Macomb County has a population of just over 12,000. With a safety score of 94/100 and a population coverage of 11,961, New Baltimore has a total crime rate of 443.1 per 100,000 residents.